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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Embrowd, p.p. [ME. enbroud, -browd v. Cf. Enbroude.] Embroidered. Also fig. —c1550 Rolland C. Venus i. 186.
His name embrowd, the quhilk hecht Esperance, Vpon his breist Id. Seven S. Prol. 67.
Ane lytill quair … Embrowd about with barbarus termes bland
